Technological risks and colonial history featured in Portuguese events

Various events in Portugal are addressing the impacts of modern technology and historical memory. In Paredes de Coura, the documentary play ‘Portugal Não É Um País Pequeno’ by the Hotel Europa company explores the Portuguese dictatorship and colonial presence in Africa. The production utilizes the verbatim method, incorporating real testimonies and historiographical research to reflect on collective memory and cultural identity.

Simultaneously, technological advancements are a central theme in other regional activities. A program at the Casa do Conhecimento in Paredes de Coura features specialists from the University of Minho debating the opportunities and challenges of Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing.

In Lisbon, the insurance company Hiscox hosted a session of ‘Hiscox on Tour’ for insurance mediators. The meeting focused on technological risks affecting businesses and individuals, specifically examining how Artificial Intelligence can increase efficiency while creating new vulnerabilities.